Budget constraints, seasonal projects, annual maintenance, needs versus wants and of course, compromise! How do you prioritize your home projects and decide what will take precedence.

What are we expecting when we outsource someone for their creative expertise? What services are we offering to pay for exactly? Why is it we don't trust our own creative process? And when you're the creative person rendering service, what do you hope for from your client and the experience?

Spending time developing your vision based on your home needs and what what will work best for you. Matching your vision with the realities of construction hurdles and budget constraints. And when things go badly with your first contractor, try, try again.